COLUMBIA, SC (SCDVA) - September is Suicide Prevention Month and one South Carolina organization wants to ensure that South Carolinians know that they are not alone and that resources are available. The South Carolina chapter of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention is hosting community walking events throughout September through the month of November to raise awareness about suicide prevention.

The theme for these walks is "Out of the Darkness" and they are being held nationally for those affected by suicide. If you would like to register for any of the walks being held in South Carolina or would like more information click on the links below.

• York County Walk
• Sumter Walk
• Upstate Area Walk
• Charleston Area Walk
• Myrtle Beach Walk
• Columbia Area Walk
• Hilton Head/ Bluffton Area Walk
• Aiken Walk